Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 185 is 23310.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 126 and 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 126 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 3 | 126 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 59 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 66 | 330 |
| 56 and 40 | 280 |
| 159 and 80 | 12720 |
| 170 and 19 | 3230 |
| 161 and 73 | 11753 |